FoodTech Product Owner (Equity only - No compensation)

Job Title: FoodTech Officer (Product & Innovation)

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About the Role

FoodTech Officer

food industry

innovative food-based products

physical (e.g., health snacks, tea blends, ready mixes)

tech-enabled solutions

product research, prototyping, sourcing partnerships, and working with R&D/ops

Key Responsibilities

• Research trends in wellness, functional foods, packaged snacks, superfoods, etc.
• Lead ideation of food-based products that solve real consumer needs
• Work with nutritionists, chefs, labs, and manufacturers to validate concepts
• Build product specs (ingredients, process, shelf-life, packaging ideas)
• Coordinate testing, iteration, and refinement of prototypes
• Explore tech-enabled food tools (if relevant): meal planners, tracking apps, etc.
• Work with marketing & sales to position the product uniquely
• Ensure compliance with FSSAI/regulatory frameworks
  

Requirements

• Deep interest or experience in food, wellness, nutrition, or functional products
• Knowledge of food industry operations – from sourcing to packaging
• Understanding of consumer preferences, food safety, and shelf-life dynamics
• Experience working with R&D, nutritionists, or F&B manufacturing is a big plus
• Bonus: Experience in D2C food brands, food product launches, or recipe formulation
  

You’ll Thrive If You Are

• Curious about what people eat and why
• Excited to create unique food products with real impact
• A mix of creative + operational – willing to experiment and execute
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, resource-lean startup environment
  

Compensation

• Initial stage: Equity-based engagement (ideal for entrepreneurial professionals)
• Performance-based opportunity to grow into a Head of Product – Food or Co-founder track